wirehead

Noun

(plural wireheads)

(science fiction) a person who has an electronic brain implant.
(computing) a hardware hacker.
a person who likes to tinker with electronics.

Origin

wire +"Ž -head

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wirehead - Computer Definition

A person who loves to build, fix and generally tinker with electronics, much like a motorhead enjoys working with cars and engines.

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